Fire Alarm Technician
$72,800–$87,360 year
On-siteTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Respond to scheduled and emergency service requests by performing comprehensive troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing system equipment. Program fire alarm systems and low voltage systems such as nurse call systems while resolving problems through research of multiple alternatives. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and operational product manuals to maintain effective communication with contractors and building owners. Provide on-site assistance to customers, addressing their questions and concerns promptly, and keep management informed of project status. Complete all necessary company paperwork and participate in the on-call program. This role requires a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proficiency in industry-related equipment including MS Office. Notifier certification and expertise with Kidde, Gamewell, or Edwards/EST systems are highly desirable. Candidates must demonstrate reliable attendance and strong communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Experienced Fire Alarm Technicians
- focus on installation and programming
- solid history of reliable attendance
- unwavering commitment to safety
- excel in collaborative team environments
- expertise in installing and programming Notifier, Gamewell, or Kidde fire alarm systems
- Notifier certification
- specific programming experience
- Respond to scheduled and emergency service requests
- performing comprehensive troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing system equipment
- Program fire alarm systems
- experience in programming low voltage systems such as fire alarm, nurse call systems
- Resolve problems by researching multiple alternatives on a regular basis
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with other contractors and building owners
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational product manuals related to the role as a fire alarm technician
- Provide on-site assistance to customers
- addressing their questions and concerns promptly and professionally
- Keep management informed of project status through effective communication
- Complete all necessary company paperwork as required
- Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Applicants must meet background and driving record requirements
- required to drive a company vehicle as a fire alarm technician
- Proficiency in using and applying industry-related equipment, including MS Office
- Excellent communication skills
- demonstrating tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers
- Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
- Participate in the on-call program
Desired Qualifications
- ability to obtain certification within one year of hire
- industry-related certification
- Preferred experience with manufacturers such as Edwards/EST, Kidde, Notifier, FireLite, Bosch, Gamewell and other fire life safety systems
- Expertise in programming Kidde, Gamewell or Notifier
- Notifier Certification a plus
- Certification and experience with Notifier, Gamewell, Kidde, Edwards/EST, FireLite or other fire life safety related systems and manufactures
- NICET I or equivalent and or Industry related certifications to the role as a fire alarm technician
- The ability to confidently troubleshoot and service existing systems
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